Arithmetic vs. Geometric Sequences

What is the common difference in an arithmetic sequence where each term increases by 3?

• 0

• 3

• -3

• 1

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In an arithmetic sequence, if each term decreases by 4, what is the common difference?

• 4

• -4

• 0

• -1

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What type of sequence involves terms being multiplied by a consistent number?

• Geometric sequence

• Arithmetic sequence

• Fibonacci sequence

• Linear sequence

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If a sequence has a common ratio of 2, by what factor are the terms being multiplied?

• 1

• 0.5

• 2

• -2

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How can you verify a common ratio in a geometric sequence?

• Multiply consecutive terms

• Divide a term by its previous term

• Subtract consecutive terms

• Add consecutive terms

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What is the common ratio when each term in a sequence is divided by 3?

• 0

• 3

• 1/3

• -3

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What is the common ratio for a sequence where each term is multiplied by 1/3?

• -1/3

• 0

• 1/3

• 3

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In a geometric sequence, if the common ratio is 2, what happens to the terms?

• They become zero

• They remain constant

• They decrease by half

• They double

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Which sequence type involves terms increasing or decreasing by a fixed amount?

• Quadratic sequence

• Arithmetic sequence

• Geometric sequence

• Cubic sequence

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What distinguishes an arithmetic sequence from a geometric sequence?

• The use of a common difference

• The use of a common ratio

• The method of increasing terms

• The sequence starting number

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